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- Gesellschaft und Kultur
We interview interesting people from a teenage perspective. Join us as we have fascinating discussions with successful authors, entrepreneurs, scientists, etc. (Oh, and adventurers!)
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Quit - The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away: Dr. Annie Duke (National bestselling author of "Thinking in Bets" and "Quit" | former professional poker player)
Dr. Annie Duke is a former professional poker player, an author, speaker, and consultant in the decision-making space. She is the author of the national bestseller, Thinking in Bets, and, the topic of today’s interview, 2022’s Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away. “Quitting’s for the weak” reverberates through today’s culture. Of course, quitting just because something is hard is not a good idea. However, we don’t tend to evaluate whether what we spend our time on is worth “buckling d...
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Anatomy of a Breakthrough: Return of Dr. Adam Alter (Prof. of Marketing @ New York University’s Stern School of Business and NYT Bestselling Author)
In this episode, professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow, Dr. Adam Alter, returns to the podcast. Today, we’ll discuss his new book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most. Whether you’ve had a great year, a downright awful year or a lukewarm, we’re-making-it year, the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024 bring a mental fresh start. And, with it, new resolutions and the...
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Angels of the Resistance: Return of Noelle Salazar (USA Today and International Bestselling Author)
In this episode, USA Today bestselling author, Noelle Salazar, returns to the pod to discuss her second book, Angels of the Resistance. Longtime listeners might recall our previous chat with Ms. Salazar in episode 24 way back in 2020. In today’s conversation, Ms. Salazar recounts the inspiration for her Angels of the Resistance as well as how her writing process has evolved and matured since her first book, Flight Girls. She also offers advice to aspiring writers before we jump into the...
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Escaping the "Perfection Trap": Dr. Thomas Curran (Prof. of Psychology @ London School of Economics and author of "The Perfection Trap")
In our culture, perfectionism is considered a valiant weakness. And, it is worn as a badge of honor. Saying that you are a perfectionist implies that you are constantly working to better yourself and your project. You unrelentingly strive for the best possible result. You work so hard that it might require others to step in and say, “This is good enough.” It’s a valuable vice in the workspace. Or…so we thought.According to professor of psychology and leading expert on perfectionism, Dr. ...
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Exploring the Scientific Truths in Ancient Myths: Dr. Adrienne Mayor (Renowned Historian and Folklorist)
Have you ever wondered if the ancient tales of legendary creatures might have a hint of scientific truth? Dr. Adrienne Mayor, a renowned historian and folklorist, takes us on a riveting journey to uncover the possible inspirations for these mythical beasts. But the adventure doesn't stop there. We venture further down the rabbit hole, examining how the tales we tell today predict the future we create tomorrow. Topics:The scientific basis of legendary creaturesRepeating motifs in folklore beas...
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When National Politics and State Governments Collide: Dr. Jacob Grumbach (Author of "Laboratories Against Democracy")
What if the very structure of American politics is threatening democracy itself? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Jacob "Jake" Grumbach, author of "Laboratories Against Democracy", as we uncover the collision between national political parties and state-level governments in the United States. Learn how technology, changes in media, and fundraising have contributed to this unique situation, and understand the increasing importance of state governments in shaping the policies th...